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Alloniscus cornutus var. lagunae n. var. 
(Figs. 4 and 5) 
Locality—Margins of stagnant salt lagoon; under old sea- 
weed where it is associated with Philoscia richardsonae Holmes 
and Gay, at Laguna Beach, California. 
Color—Dull gray-brown, resembling the old sea-weed under 
which it lives. 
Body convex, ovate and punctate; about 10 mm. long and 5 
mm. wide, 3 mm. high (dimensions of a large specimen). 
Figure 4, Alloniseus cornutus var. lagune n. var. 
Head not closely articulated with thorax; frontal margin 
produced medially into a prominent lobe; antero-lateral angles 
form distinct processes, much more prominent than in Allonis- 
cus perconvexus. Eyes oval compound, longer than wide; near 
lateral margin. First antenne have three articles, which are 
very small, rudimentary. Second antenne extend about as far 
as second thoracic segment; have a peduncle of six articles and 
